Neonatal tetanus--an opportunity for prevention.
A prospective analysis of 18 infants with neonatal tetanus treated over a 14-month period showed that the disease could have been prevented in at least 15 cases. These mothers had received antenatal care on a sufficient number of occasions for two tetanus toxoid immunisations to have been given to effect protective passive immunity in the babies.
Delport
S D
SD
Department of Paediatrics, University of Pretoria.
D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013742:Tetanus / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000008:administration & dosage
D013745:Tetanus Toxoid